2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association

ag, stretcher or hootchie. I was, in fact, presented with a room that
contained a bed, bathroom, TV, lounge, fridge and microwave.
Some of the highlights for me from a military perspective were
observing the 2 RAR soldiers ‘splash’ and ‘swim’ ashore in the US
Amphibious Assault Vehicles(AAVs) that apparently accommodate up to
21 soldiers. I was told they are not designed for comfort and that not
everybody enjoyed the experience. I was also fortunate enough to see
a number of other ship to shore insertion methods. In addition I was
able to participate as a role player during the NEO.
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A LCAC returning to ship after cross loading equipment.
USMC personnel from the SPMAGTF unloading from a CH-53 at PTA for
the FSCEX.
A number of medical exercises were conducted during the exercise
including a mass casualty exercise that involved several ships and over
50 casualties. Any personnel injured were treated on board their ships
and if required backloaded to the Tripler Army Medical Centre or the
Queens Medical Centre in Honolulu.
EX RIMPAC 10 was one of the best experiences of my military career.
I greatly enjoyed working with service personnel from my own and
other countries as well as other cultures, learning how they do things
and broadening my skills base. It was a unique opportunity for this
GSO RAAMC to participate in such and exercise and in such a different
role and for that I am very grateful. I look forward to participating in
the next one!
By: Capt Driver, RAAMC
Various personnel being evacuated by the SPMAGTF during the NEO
scenario.
A LCAC unloading equipment for the SPMAGTF during the NEO scenario
at MCTAB .
SPMAGTF personnel participating in the FSCEX at PTA.
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